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PAST DURANGO LOCAL NEWS STORIES
3/1/2018
March is Women's History Month
Women's Resource Center Director Christy Schaerer joins host Wendy Graham Settle for a run down of this month's activities.
3/1/2018
Zink Family Celebrates 50 Years on Main Avenue
Mountain Bike Specialists started out as a general sporting goods store that opened with Ed Zink at the helm on March 1, 1968. Zink is still there "trying to figure things out."
3/1/2018
Next Steps for Land-Use Code
La Plata County Planner Jason Meininger said the draft land-use code will see extensive revisions, thanks to the massive outpouring of comments the county received on the first go-round of public review.
3/1/2018
New Schools for 9-R?
That depends. A long-term strategic planning committee will look at enrollment trends, infrastructure, and educational needs in a yearlong study that will inform future decision-making.
Paragliders Request Smelter Launch Site
Paragliders had used Smelter Mountain as a launch site for more than 30 years before the Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife placed a general ban on flying aircraft in state wildlife areas.
2/23/2018
HEALTHY LIVING: Preventing Obesity in Children
How to you feed a finicky child a healthy diet to avoid obesity? It's all about the sugar in their food
2/22/18
WATTS UP: Board Elections
Packets are now available for candidates who want to run for a seat on the La Plata Electric Association Board of Directors.
2/22/18
It Takes a Community to Win a National Award
Durango High School shop teacher Shaun Smith knows how to recruit volunteer professionals from the local construction industry to work with students in his classes. His ability to build a professional network for his students is one of the reasons he was selected as a finalist for the Skills USA National Advisor of the Year Award.
2/22/18
Building Confidence Through Boxing
If you enjoy a good fight, you'll want to attend the Youth Boxing Match scheduled for March 3 at the Sky Ute Casino in Igancio.
2/22/2018
Build Political Will to House the Homeless
It's not rocket science to house the homeless. All it takes is the political will, according to a nationally recognized expert on poverty and homelessness.
2/22/2018
Stairway to Eagle Scout
Durango High School senior Logan Moore built a stairway to earn his Eagle Scout designation. He didn't actually build it himself. He was more like a general contractor on the job
2/22/2018
Liberty Coalition Denies Ties to AFP
La Plata Liberty Coalition leaders say they've been unfairly associated with Americans for Prosperity and the effort to recall La Plata County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt. So who are they? And why all the confusion?
2/16/2018
Paws for Celebration
Lisa Parker's Puppies are fostered in local homes before adoption. That way, you know what kind of dog you're getting.
2/15/2018
IT'S YOUR MONEY: What's Probate?
Attorney Charles Spence from the Maynes Bradford Shipps and Sheftel law firm of Durango explains how probate works when settling an estate.
New Home for Habitat ReStore
Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County will use the equity it builds in its new building to build more houses. _
2/15/2018
Snow Breaks Visitor Drought
Recent snowstorms have broken the drought of visitors this winter, but how have local businesses coped with the dry spell?
Miller Student Wins 2nd Geography Bee
A Miller Middle School seventh-grader plays football, wrestles, and runs track and field. And he reads a lot about geography.
2-15-2018
Will This House Work for Transitional Housing?
Fort Lewis College Engineering students are testing the stability of a portable house that could be used as transitional housing for people who are homeless
Feb 15, 2018
Select the Art for Hwy 550/160 Intersection
Take an online survey to select which of three artists' proposals should be installed at the U.S. Highways 550/160 intersection.
2/8/2018
Pre-Pay Your Electric Bill
Find out how you can pay your electric bill up front and save in the long run.
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